Our Governors

The governing body is responsible for both the conduct of the school and for promoting high standards. The governing body carries out its role by setting the vision for the school and then ensuring that the school works efficiently and effectively towards achieving its vision. It does this by building a thorough knowledge of the school and its community, by both supporting and constructively challenging the school, and by ensuring accountability and compliance. The governing body of our school is made up of parent governors, staff governors, Local Authority (LA) governors and Foundation governors. The term of office for a governor is four years.

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THE GOVERNORS OF ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL

 

Kirsten Buist

Head Teacher St. John's 

Ex-Officio

Pecuniary Interests (Confirmed Sep 24): Chair of Governors at Woodlands Community College

Voting Rights - YES

 

Jenny-Marie Court

Parent Governor from St John's

Chair of Governors (Parent Governor)

Term Ends 1st September 2023

Pecuniary Interests (Confirmed Sep 24): None

Voting Rights: YES

       

Chris Lovett

Foundation Governor

Term Ends 31 August 2028

Pecuniary Interests (Confirmed Sep 24): Staff Governor at St Mark's CE School (pending re-election), Southampton
Senior Independent Advisor for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, Systems Manager at St. Mark's CE School, Distant family member currently in school

Voting Rights: YES

 

Archana Kumar

Co-opted Governor
Term ends 29 November 2026
Pecuniary Interests (Confirmed Sep 24): None

Voting Rights: YES

 

Ruth Fakorede

Co-opted Governor
Removed 27th January 2025
Pecuniary Interests: tbc

Voting Rights: YES

 

Liz Miller

Co-opted Governor
Term ends 26 November 2027
Pecuniary Interests (Confirmed Sep 24): None

Voting Rights: YES

 

Jim Henderson
Co-opted Governor

Term Ends 24 March 2025
Pecuniary Interests (Confirmed Sep 24): Headteacher at Woodlands Community College

Voting Rights: YES

 

Chris Rann
Parent Governor

Term Ends 23 May 2028
Pecuniary Interests (Confirmed Sep 24): Family member works in school for City Catering 

Voting Rights: YES

 

Dan Beck
Foundation Governor

Term Ends 03 June 2028
Pecuniary Interests (Confirmed Sep 24): Employee at Southampton City Council (SEND and Education Team)

Voting Rights: YES

 

Nasra Farah
Parent Governor

Term Ends 24 September 2028
Pecuniary Interests: tbc

Voting Rights: YES

 

Gemima Mills
Staff Governor

Term Ends 19 September 2028
Pecuniary Interests (Confirmed Oct 24): None

Voting Rights: YES